Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs

Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Thighs · ready in 1 h 29 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a fragrant blend of herbs, garlic, and savory sauces, then grilled until caramelized and smoky with irresistible Thai-inspired flavors.

Prep
15 min
Cook
14 min
Total
1 h 29 min
Serves
4
kcal
420
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 900 gChicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 20 gBasil, fresh
  • 20 gCoriander, fresh
  • 18 gGarlic
  • 45 gSoy sauce
  • 30 gFish sauce
  • 30 gOlive oil
  • 25 gBrown sugar

Equipment

grill, chef knife, mixing bowl, serving platter, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep marinade base

    Gather a mixing bowl and knife, then chop the basil and coriander, mince the garlic, and add them to the bowl with soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar. · 5 min

    What to look for: uniform sauce

  2. Mix marinade

    Stir the basil, coriander, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined. · 1 h

    What to look for: syrupy and evenly blended

  3. Marinate chicken

    Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat all surfaces, then cover and leave to marinate. · 10 min

    What to look for: chicken fully coated

  4. Grill chicken

    Grill the marinated chicken thighs over medium-high heat, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through. · 14 min

    When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F and juices run clear.

  5. Serve and enjoy

    Transfer the grilled chicken thighs to a platter and serve hot, spooning any resting juices over the top. · 5 min

    What to look for: juices settle

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal420
Protein34 g
Carbohydrates9 g
of which sugars6 g
Fat26 g
of which saturated6 g
Fibre1 g
Sodium980 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: soybeans, fish, gluten, soy

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Chicken thighs

  • chicken breast: Reduce grilling time to prevent dryness
  • turkey thigh: Lean but still juicy

Basil

  • Thai basil: More authentic Thai aroma
  • mint: Adds freshness

Coriander

  • parsley: Milder flavor

Garlic

  • garlic paste: Convenient and consistent

Soy sauce

  • tamari: Slightly richer taste

Fish sauce

  • anchovy paste plus salt: Adjust salt carefully

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